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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers

US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers

The U.S. now has nearly 8,200 public DC fast-charging stations, filling in gaps on the route map, according to a new Bloomberg report. The number of public fast chargers increased 7.6% in the first quarter of 2024, fueled by the Biden administration’s $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, according to the report, which […]

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US Pressuring Mexico to Stop Giving Chinese EV Makers Sweet Deals

US Pressuring Mexico to Stop Giving Chinese EV Makers Sweet Deals

News → Car Tech → Manufacturing The U.S. government is getting worried about all the incentives Mexico’s given to Chinese automakers. byJosé Rodríguez Jr.| PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2024 9:15 AM EDT Lillian Suwanrumpha/Getty Images Mexico is reportedly putting meetings with Chinese carmakers on hold in an effort to avoid angering the United States, one of

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Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

Kia has demonstrated that it can create winning electric vehicles like the EV6 GT and three-row EV9. But it also believes it’s about to be ahead of rivals in making affordable EVs—the next great frontier for the electric world. Now, with the upcoming EV3 subcompact crossover and the EV4 sedan, Kia expects to see significantly increased EV adoption,

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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions

Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions

New factories producing EVs and their batteries are bringing more jobs to the Southeast, but utilities are trying to meet the power demands of these factories with natural-gas power plants rather than renewable energy, reports Energy News Network. Anticipated demand from the auto industry—as well as solar-panel manufacturing and data centers—is leading utilities to forecast

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All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

Tesla is recalling all 2024 Cybertruck electric pickups because the shiny plastic pad that sits on top of the accelerator pedal may be dislodged and get trapped in the interior trim while the throttle is applied, increasing the risk of a collision. The recall, which was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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2024 Mercedes CLE Cabriolet Keeps the Convertible Alive for $65,500

2024 Mercedes CLE Cabriolet Keeps the Convertible Alive for $65,500

News → News by Brand → Mercedes-Benz News With the C and E-Class Cabrios gone, the CLE is carrying the baton. byNico DeMattia| PUBLISHED Apr 18, 2024 6:01 PM EDT Mercedes. Both the Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet and E-Class Cabriolet are no more. That means if you want Mercedes’ entry-level open-top cruiser, you’re going to have

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A New Ford Mustang Variant Is Coming Next Year. Can You Guess What It Is?

A New Ford Mustang Variant Is Coming Next Year. Can You Guess What It Is?

News → News by Brand → Ford News A new variety of Mustang will arrive in 2025. We think we have a good idea of what it could be. byJames Gilboy| PUBLISHED Apr 18, 2024 4:30 PM EDT Ford Neither the new special edition nor the free over-the-air gauge skin were the most exciting news

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Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

Kia reports that its global vehicle sales in March amounted to 272,026, 2.4% less than a year ago. The total sales during the first quarter of 2024 exceeded 760,000 (down 1% year-over-year). The South Korean manufacturer’s all-electric car sales increased quickly and last month was especially strong. Kia EV lineup is expanding Currently, Kia offers

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F1 Drivers Surprised by China Track That’s Been ‘Repainted, Not Resurfaced’

F1 Drivers Surprised by China Track That’s Been ‘Repainted, Not Resurfaced’

News → Racing → F1 It’s been five years since F1’s raced in China, and things are off to a funky start. byJerry Perez| PUBLISHED Apr 18, 2024 4:00 PM EDT The Formula 1 circus is returning to China’s Shanghai International Circuit this weekend, following a five-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like everywhere

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Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year

Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year

EV and off-roading enthusiasts—this humble writer included—got a nice surprise when Jeep announced its first-ever all-electric off-roader in the shape of the upcoming Recon back in 2022. Scheduled to go on sale this year, the Recon can be considered the battery-powered alternative to the iconic Wrangler. Just like its stablemate, the EV will come with

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